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· Dec 29
Pete Buttigieg on Gaza, Biden, Trump & whether he'll run in 2028
YouTube video by On with Kara Swisher
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Pete Buttigieg was interviewed by Kara Swisher in September. He answered several questions clarifying his stance on issues he has held since he first came on the scene in 2019.
Hopefully his answers will clear up some confusion that some people have
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Hopefully his answers will clear up some confusion that some people have
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That's right - you're the good Secretary Pete and Hegseth is the bad Secretary Pete. He's the sociopathic drunk who should not be commanding anything. He's a serial harasser too. You're a servant leader and loving husband and father who has saved women from assault.
September 17, 2026 at 1:47 AM
That's right - you're the good Secretary Pete and Hegseth is the bad Secretary Pete. He's the sociopathic drunk who should not be commanding anything. He's a serial harasser too. You're a servant leader and loving husband and father who has saved women from assault.
Because the Democratic Party welcomes DEI candidates with open arms, there will always be some aspect that bigots don’t like.
Female - AOC, Harris, Whitmer
Black - Moore, Booker, Warnock
Jewish - Ossoff, Pritzker, Shapiro
Gay - Buttigieg
Too Short - Kelly, Raskin, Buttigieg, Shapiro
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Female - AOC, Harris, Whitmer
Black - Moore, Booker, Warnock
Jewish - Ossoff, Pritzker, Shapiro
Gay - Buttigieg
Too Short - Kelly, Raskin, Buttigieg, Shapiro
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Every time I say AOC someone says "she can't win" and I'm like NOT WITH THAT ATTITUDE SHE CAN'T! My mom's firmly Team Buttigieg who I wouldn't mind and he's a veteran but his sexuality is going to be a thing. I hate that it will be but it will be.
September 11, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Because the Democratic Party welcomes DEI candidates with open arms, there will always be some aspect that bigots don’t like.
Female - AOC, Harris, Whitmer
Black - Moore, Booker, Warnock
Jewish - Ossoff, Pritzker, Shapiro
Gay - Buttigieg
Too Short - Kelly, Raskin, Buttigieg, Shapiro
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Female - AOC, Harris, Whitmer
Black - Moore, Booker, Warnock
Jewish - Ossoff, Pritzker, Shapiro
Gay - Buttigieg
Too Short - Kelly, Raskin, Buttigieg, Shapiro
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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This is the interview Trump’s FCC doesn’t want you to see.
We’re not just going up against the most corrupt politician in Texas.
We’re going up against this entire corrupt system.
We’re not just going up against the most corrupt politician in Texas.
We’re going up against this entire corrupt system.
September 11, 2026 at 3:48 AM
This is the interview Trump’s FCC doesn’t want you to see.
We’re not just going up against the most corrupt politician in Texas.
We’re going up against this entire corrupt system.
We’re not just going up against the most corrupt politician in Texas.
We’re going up against this entire corrupt system.
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Pete was also the most pro consumer and pro union DOT secretary we’ve ever had.  Claiming he’s a corporate Dem is blatantly dishonest.
September 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Pete was also the most pro consumer and pro union DOT secretary we’ve ever had.  Claiming he’s a corporate Dem is blatantly dishonest.
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Just stop. There’s a max they can donate, plus Pete’s never taken corporate PAC $. He’s the only one who’s pushed for big structural reform 8 yrs, his #1 priority is getting $ out of politics, & he’s the only Dem who went to Montana to help get signatures for the Montana Plan ballot initiative. -—>
September 9, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Just stop. There’s a max they can donate, plus Pete’s never taken corporate PAC $. He’s the only one who’s pushed for big structural reform 8 yrs, his #1 priority is getting $ out of politics, & he’s the only Dem who went to Montana to help get signatures for the Montana Plan ballot initiative. -—>
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Thank you to the @steelworkers.bsky.social for welcoming me into your headquarters over Labor Day Weekend! I appreciate your hospitality - and the phenomenal organizing that you have been doing across the country.
September 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Thank you to the @steelworkers.bsky.social for welcoming me into your headquarters over Labor Day Weekend! I appreciate your hospitality - and the phenomenal organizing that you have been doing across the country.
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Secretary Pete Buttigieg Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress - Via @insidernj #TeamPete #PeteButtigieg #Politics 🇺🇸 🗳️
Secretary Pete Buttigieg Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress - Insider NJ
Fellow Navy veteran cites Rebecca’s focus on fixing transit and infrastructure, service to country SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced that he is…
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September 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Secretary Pete Buttigieg Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress - Via @insidernj #TeamPete #PeteButtigieg #Politics 🇺🇸 🗳️
Are you afraid of encountering opposing viewpoints on social media? That’s why you turn off replies?
That means you aren’t secure enough in your position to defend it & demand obedience to your way of thinking by threatening to w/hold your support unless *liberals* bend the knee.
That’s childish.
That means you aren’t secure enough in your position to defend it & demand obedience to your way of thinking by threatening to w/hold your support unless *liberals* bend the knee.
That’s childish.
Or Buttigieg. Or Kelly, or Harris again.
September 3, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Are you afraid of encountering opposing viewpoints on social media? That’s why you turn off replies?
That means you aren’t secure enough in your position to defend it & demand obedience to your way of thinking by threatening to w/hold your support unless *liberals* bend the knee.
That’s childish.
That means you aren’t secure enough in your position to defend it & demand obedience to your way of thinking by threatening to w/hold your support unless *liberals* bend the knee.
That’s childish.
That means you would never would have voted for Bernie Sanders.
Even though @trackaipac.com conveniently lied about his track record of donations.
Be careful who you trust to give you accurate information instead of doing your own research.
Even though @trackaipac.com conveniently lied about his track record of donations.
Be careful who you trust to give you accurate information instead of doing your own research.
September 3, 2026 at 12:31 AM
That means you would never would have voted for Bernie Sanders.
Even though @trackaipac.com conveniently lied about his track record of donations.
Be careful who you trust to give you accurate information instead of doing your own research.
Even though @trackaipac.com conveniently lied about his track record of donations.
Be careful who you trust to give you accurate information instead of doing your own research.
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Buttigieg: In 2019, people looked at me funny when I said, "I don't think we have the right number of justices on the Supreme Court. I don't think we have the right way of choosing justices."
Miller: I'll give you credit on this. The very first time we met, you said this.
Miller: I'll give you credit on this. The very first time we met, you said this.
August 31, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Buttigieg: In 2019, people looked at me funny when I said, "I don't think we have the right number of justices on the Supreme Court. I don't think we have the right way of choosing justices."
Miller: I'll give you credit on this. The very first time we met, you said this.
Miller: I'll give you credit on this. The very first time we met, you said this.
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If all income in excess of $400,000 were subject to the Social Security payroll tax, Social Security’s solvency would be guaranteed forever. We could also expand Social Security benefits.
There’s no reason even to consider reducing Social Security benefits or raising the age of eligibility.
There’s no reason even to consider reducing Social Security benefits or raising the age of eligibility.
August 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
If all income in excess of $400,000 were subject to the Social Security payroll tax, Social Security’s solvency would be guaranteed forever. We could also expand Social Security benefits.
There’s no reason even to consider reducing Social Security benefits or raising the age of eligibility.
There’s no reason even to consider reducing Social Security benefits or raising the age of eligibility.
Chuck Todd drops some interesting insight into Pete Buttigieg’s organized ground game at this point.
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chucktodd on Instagram: "The most undervalued 2028 Democratic presidential nominee on @FanduelPredicts has to be Pete Buttigieg. He’ll have establishment ba…"
The most undervalued 2028 Democratic presidential nominee on @FanduelPredicts has to be Pete Buttigieg. He’ll have establishment backing, a sophisticated ground game and there’s no guessing whether he’ll run or not.
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August 28, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Chuck Todd drops some interesting insight into Pete Buttigieg’s organized ground game at this point.
www.instagram.com/reel/Dci_6S7...
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Pete has many qualities.
Outside of being really smart & articulate, one of his strongest assets is taking in from people around him.
Pete grew enormously serving in the Biden administration where he was given huge responsibility & surrounded by experience.
He aced the opportunity-He’s Excellent.
Outside of being really smart & articulate, one of his strongest assets is taking in from people around him.
Pete grew enormously serving in the Biden administration where he was given huge responsibility & surrounded by experience.
He aced the opportunity-He’s Excellent.
August 27, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Pete has many qualities.
Outside of being really smart & articulate, one of his strongest assets is taking in from people around him.
Pete grew enormously serving in the Biden administration where he was given huge responsibility & surrounded by experience.
He aced the opportunity-He’s Excellent.
Outside of being really smart & articulate, one of his strongest assets is taking in from people around him.
Pete grew enormously serving in the Biden administration where he was given huge responsibility & surrounded by experience.
He aced the opportunity-He’s Excellent.
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On Saturday, September 19, Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, will keynote the Texas Democratic Party’s 12th Annual Johnson-Jordan Dinner in Dallas.
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Buttigieg to Keynote Texas Dem’s 12th Annual Johnson-Jordan Dinner - North Dallas Gazette
On Saturday, September 19, Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, will keynote the Texas Democratic Party’s 12th Annual Johnson-Jordan Dinner in Dall...
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August 27, 2026 at 5:21 PM
On Saturday, September 19, Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, will keynote the Texas Democratic Party’s 12th Annual Johnson-Jordan Dinner in Dallas.
northdallasgazette.com/2026/08/26/b...
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@petebuttigieg.bsky.social with a reminder: MAGA is at most about a third of the country. He doesn't deny Trump won, but he says the real opening is with the many who voted this way and aren't really MAGA. Full episode here: https://youtu.be/r46rV6pMR-M
Secretary Pete Buttigieg: Fatherhood, Politics and 2028 | At Our Table
Pete Buttigieg talks with us about fatherhood, public life, and what Democrats must understand about a country frustrated with the political status quo. Nearly a decade after he and Jaime Harrison competed for DNC chair, the former mayor and cabinet secretary reflects on how becoming a husband and father changed the stakes of his political work and the personal cost of staying in the fight. We discuss the 2026 midterms, voter anger, political reform, and why Democrats cannot simply offer a return to the past. Pete also reflects on South Carolina, earning trust through listening, and the questions surrounding 2028.
00:00 Jaime welcomes Pete to Season 2
02:00 From DNC rivals to friends
06:00 What Pete learned about the Democratic Party
08:00 Trump and why Democrats can’t go back
11:00 How fatherhood changed Pete
18:00 When politics targets your family
21:00 Has Pete ever wanted to leave politics?
22:00 How Pete and Chasten handle political attacks
26:00 Why Americans are angry
27:00 What Democrats misunderstand about voter anger
29:00 Economic and political reform
32:00 Pete’s vision for the 2026 midterms
35:00 State races and money in politics
36:00 Pete’s potential midterm surprises
37:00 Does Pete want to be president?
39:00 Jaime presses Pete on 2028
40:00 What Pete learned from South Carolina
44:00 Pete on earning support from Black voters
46:00 The Sit Your Ass Down Award
48:00 What Pete hopes his children remember
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August 26, 2026 at 9:04 PM
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social with a reminder: MAGA is at most about a third of the country. He doesn't deny Trump won, but he says the real opening is with the many who voted this way and aren't really MAGA. Full episode here: https://youtu.be/r46rV6pMR-M
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it’s Pete Buttigieg.
I'm reaching out on behalf of Rebecca Bennett, the Democratic nominee in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, to tell you why I'm proud to support her.
I'm reaching out on behalf of Rebecca Bennett, the Democratic nominee in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, to tell you why I'm proud to support her.
August 27, 2026 at 3:11 AM
it’s Pete Buttigieg.
I'm reaching out on behalf of Rebecca Bennett, the Democratic nominee in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, to tell you why I'm proud to support her.
I'm reaching out on behalf of Rebecca Bennett, the Democratic nominee in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, to tell you why I'm proud to support her.
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It's such a pleasure to watch this conversation between Jaime Harrison and Pete Buttigieg ⬇️
It's almost an hour long, but it flew by and I wish it was even longer. Jaime and Pete have been good friends for a decade, and you can feel and see that in this conversation.
youtu.be/r46rV6pMR-M
It's almost an hour long, but it flew by and I wish it was even longer. Jaime and Pete have been good friends for a decade, and you can feel and see that in this conversation.
youtu.be/r46rV6pMR-M
Secretary Pete Buttigieg: Fatherhood, Politics and 2028 | At Our Table
YouTube video by At Our Table with Jaime Harrison
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August 26, 2026 at 10:43 PM
It's such a pleasure to watch this conversation between Jaime Harrison and Pete Buttigieg ⬇️
It's almost an hour long, but it flew by and I wish it was even longer. Jaime and Pete have been good friends for a decade, and you can feel and see that in this conversation.
youtu.be/r46rV6pMR-M
It's almost an hour long, but it flew by and I wish it was even longer. Jaime and Pete have been good friends for a decade, and you can feel and see that in this conversation.
youtu.be/r46rV6pMR-M
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Pete and I share a strong belief in supporting true public servants who want to step up and serve in elected office. That's why we're both behind @rebeccabennettforcongress.com.
Join us to flip NJ-7 and take back the House in November.
newjerseyglobe.com/congress/but...
Join us to flip NJ-7 and take back the House in November.
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Buttigieg endorses Bennett in 7th district race - New Jersey Globe
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has endorsed Rebecca Bennett for Congress, giving the Democratic challenger to Rep. Tom Kean Jr.
newjerseyglobe.com
August 26, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Pete and I share a strong belief in supporting true public servants who want to step up and serve in elected office. That's why we're both behind @rebeccabennettforcongress.com.
Join us to flip NJ-7 and take back the House in November.
newjerseyglobe.com/congress/but...
Join us to flip NJ-7 and take back the House in November.
newjerseyglobe.com/congress/but...
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I'm so excited that people are listening to Buttigieg and recognizing that his message is for the next era, not just the next election.
This post is spot on:
This post is spot on:
August 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I'm so excited that people are listening to Buttigieg and recognizing that his message is for the next era, not just the next election.
This post is spot on:
This post is spot on:
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Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
www.chicagotribune.com
August 24, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
Pete Buttigieg in South Carolina the last three days. Standing ovations, great reception in multiple venues.
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www.newser.com/story/395131...
Buttigieg Tests the Waters in State That Once Foiled Him
Potential 2028 candidate is getting warm receptions this time in South Carolina
www.newser.com
August 24, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Pete Buttigieg in South Carolina the last three days. Standing ovations, great reception in multiple venues.
www.newser.com/story/395131...
www.newser.com/story/395131...
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apnews.com/article/butt... Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
Pete Buttigieg was in South Carolina this weekend as he considers a second presidential campaign. South Carolina Democrats halted his 2020 run when he failed to connect with Black voters.
apnews.com
August 23, 2026 at 8:09 PM
apnews.com/article/butt... Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
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That’s a wrap on the 2026 Spratt Issues Conference!
We were proud to welcome former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to the Palmetto State and hear his perspective on this moment and the future we’re working to build.
We’re leaving Florence energized and ready for what’s next.
We were proud to welcome former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to the Palmetto State and hear his perspective on this moment and the future we’re working to build.
We’re leaving Florence energized and ready for what’s next.
August 22, 2026 at 11:47 PM
That’s a wrap on the 2026 Spratt Issues Conference!
We were proud to welcome former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to the Palmetto State and hear his perspective on this moment and the future we’re working to build.
We’re leaving Florence energized and ready for what’s next.
We were proud to welcome former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to the Palmetto State and hear his perspective on this moment and the future we’re working to build.
We’re leaving Florence energized and ready for what’s next.
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Pete Buttigieg sounded the alarm on Black voters—and South Carolina Democrats sat in silence. Democrats cannot depend on Black turnout while refusing to invest in Black communities, leadership and media. Black communities must be where the plan begins. #democrats
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Pete Buttigieg Sounded the Alarm on Black Voters. South Carolina Democrats Sat in Silence.
Pete Buttigieg urges South Carolina Democrats to defend Black political power, invest in communities and rebuild trust with Black voters.
www.cubnsc.com
August 23, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Pete Buttigieg sounded the alarm on Black voters—and South Carolina Democrats sat in silence. Democrats cannot depend on Black turnout while refusing to invest in Black communities, leadership and media. Black communities must be where the plan begins. #democrats
www.cubnsc.com/post/pete-bu...
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🚨 Pete Buttigieg will be the keynote speaker at Texas Democrats' Johnson-Jordan Dinner on September 19th ⬇️
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www.texasdemocrats.org/jj26
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August 21, 2026 at 12:03 PM
🚨 Pete Buttigieg will be the keynote speaker at Texas Democrats' Johnson-Jordan Dinner on September 19th ⬇️
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www.texasdemocrats.org/jj26
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www.texasdemocrats.org/jj26